Pharmacy reps voice anger over Medicare Part B shifts

AUTHOR(S)

Frederick, James

PUB. DATE

November 2005

SOURCE

Drug Store News;11/7/2005, Vol. 27 Issue 15, p3

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on criticisms against Medicare Part B in the United States. Pharmacy representatives are frustrated over dwindling reimbursements for prescription filled under the Medicare Part B program. The concerns of the pharmacy representatives were heard during the Update on Medicare Parts B and D Conference.

ACCESSION #

18833630

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